Configuring your base unit settings

DX8 relies on the values set in the Size field and the Default unit conversion field. These should be set to the default values of 16px and Convert PX to REM. Only change these if you understand the impact of doing so.

Setting base unit settings on a new website

When using DX8 to create a new website:

Navigate to DX8 > Website settings > Base unit settings

Enter your base font size in the Size field.Recommended setting: 16px

Selecthow you want size values to be converted in the Unit conversion field. Recommended setting: Convert from PX to REM

Turn on the Apply to CSS toggle

Setting base unit settings on an existing website

Your existing website may already have a base font size set in its CSS. To prevent DX8 from overwriting this:

Navigate to DX8 > Website settings > Base unit settings

Enter your base font size in the Size field.Recommended setting: 16px

Selecthow you want size values to be converted in the Unit conversion field. Recommended setting: Convert from PX to REM

Turn off the Apply to CSS toggle

About 'Unit conversion'

Convert from PX to REM (Root EM's) provides a scalable unit based on the base font sizeand is recommended for both responsive design and accessibility.

These are the recommended settings and should only be changed if you understand the impact of doing so.